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Phlebotomist - III (Senior)
West Point, PA
18 months
Pay rate starts at $18/hr on w2Responsibilities:
Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
Verifies test requisitions by checking testing listed in schedule in EMR and bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule, recording results in EMR, and identifying and reporting needed changes.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, nurse practitioner, RN or paramedic referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders immediately.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
Serves and protects Global Employee Health by adhering to professional standards, institutional policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
Documents all specimen collection in EMR. Retrieves and reviews the test results on a daily basis, scans results to EMR.
Immediately escalates critical results to NP/MD via face to face discussion with clinician on duty.
Maintains an organized and clean workspace
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience.
Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and finger sticks
Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
Interpersonal skills and compassion
Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
Knowledge of infection control procedures
Attention to detail
Procedural and organizational skills
Quality focus
Basic computer skills
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
Minimum education required - High school diploma
Phlebotomist certification
Prior experience as a phlebotomist is required - minimum 2 years
BLS - CPR/AED certification recommended
Work schedule:
Full time 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday
Hours typically 8am to 4:30pm, but may vary based on work flow/business needsSPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
